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07-28-2005, 12:05 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Valparaiso, IN
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Bought a '87 what do you think?
Just bought this 87 Silverado for $600 w/out the shell. It's a 305 TBI (rod knock) with a 700R-4. New brakes and exhaust. I figured this should make a pretty good project since the body is pretty straight and there is not a lot of rust. I think only the drivers door will need replaced. The rockers and floor are in perfect shape. It has the original manual, invoice, window sticker and extended warranty paperwork. Supposedly only 106k miles. Plan on putting a 350 in there in the fall and all the other goodies.
I'm going to tow it home on Saturday. here are some pics, did I get a good deal? http://www.babywooden.com/DSC03268.JPG http://www.babywooden.com/DSC03269.JPG http://www.babywooden.com/DSC03270.JPG http://www.babywooden.com/DSC03271.JPG http://www.babywooden.com/DSC03272.JPG http://www.babywooden.com/DSC03273.JPG http://www.babywooden.com/DSC03274.JPG http://www.babywooden.com/DSC03275.JPG http://www.babywooden.com/DSC03276.JPG http://www.babywooden.com/DSC03277.JPG http://www.babywooden.com/DSC03278.JPG Thanks for the input, Dave Last edited by DavezTruk; 07-28-2005 at 12:08 PM. |
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07-28-2005, 12:28 PM
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Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA
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Hey Dave, I would say for $600. you got a deal! Even with the rust and rod knock, you got a good lookin truck. Good luck and
 . You can learn a lot here, I have! David
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07-28-2005, 12:53 PM
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Location: El Lago, TX
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I think you got a great deal! 87' is my favorite year because of the TBI. I went looking for an 87' and ended up buying a 76'.
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07-28-2005, 01:52 PM
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good looking truck and a steal but i think you will end-up replacing a few more panels than you think, but thats the fun of these trucks is buying thing from other members and meeting them from time to time i have been here for about five months and absolutly love this place i have learned a lot by just reading the threads and conversing
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07-28-2005, 02:29 PM
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Looks like a good deal Dave, welcome to the board.
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07-28-2005, 03:13 PM
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man, why cant i find deals like this?
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07-28-2005, 03:59 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Melbourne, Fla.
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Dave, you are a friggin thief and you beat the guy down another 150 bux!! nice work and nice truck.
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07-28-2005, 07:25 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Casper, Wyoming
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Hey I was thinkin about buying a 78 gmc for 400.00-450.00 bucks I have a 74 now and it needs some body work the rust is bad. The 78 is the same style so I can use the body panels and the bed and I have a 65 I'm workin on the 74 is a daily driver but my 65 thats my baby if I get this truck I can use the axles for the 65 too and the brakes and power steering. I was think about gettin it what do u guys think. It has a 350 with th400 in it they say it only has 20k on it but I'm not sure about that needs alittle work but i think it would be good.
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07-28-2005, 07:50 PM
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 Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Valparaiso, In
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Wonder if it's from the same guy i bought a truck from here in Valpo. He said the rod was knocking. I towed it home, found 2 plug wires melted to exhaust pipe and heat riser hammering away. Changed 2 wires and disconnected heat riser and been driving it for around 8 months now. Hope it is something like that for you.
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07-29-2005, 12:50 AM
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Damn, I think you got one heck of a good deal. New 350 and some panels and it will be better then new. Ohh and welcome to the best board around.
-Later
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07-29-2005, 02:59 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Valparaiso, IN
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Thanks for the warm welcome fellas! I am so glad I found this board, the search function is great. I plan on being here for a long time lol!
BTW what is a good truck magazine to subscribe to? Hot Rod and Super Chevy just have no trucks. Phuloi68 , it's cool to run in to someone here from Valpo, hopefully you are right about the motor. Maybe we can do some cruisin next spring.
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07-29-2005, 11:05 AM
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Location: Rhode Island/Vermont
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for all you guys wishing to find a solid truck I'm thinking of passing on my new project instead of storing it while I'm away (I know, shameless plug here
 ) Good deal on a tbi truck tho, interior looked decent too.
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